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The Author’s Lounge with Briel O'Cyrus
The Author's Lounge is a podcast hosted by 26-time award winning author, indie publisher, & filmmaker, Briel O'Cyrus.
This show is focused on entertaining, educating, and inspiring the younger generation of creators, artists, entertainers, and writers through knowledge shared from the host and his guests which include seasoned/professional, New York Times Bestselling/award winning authors, actors/actresses, filmmakers, singers, songwriters, executive Hollywood producers, publishers, literary agents, certified editors, illustrators, and much more!
Episodes
92 episodes
#92 - Acclaimed Playwright, SARAH CONGRESS on her new horror-comedy, Delulu & discussion of O'Cyrus' film
https://sarahcongress.com/ Want to learn more about the Acclaimed Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Script Doctor, Sarah Congress? Please visit her website at the link above.
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Episode 92
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26:51
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#91 - Author, JACQUELINE KOPITO on her tweens book series 'TWINTASTIC', collab w/Emmy Award Winner & more!
https://www.jacquelinekopito.com/Want to learn more about Jacqueline Kopito? Click the link above to visit her website or click her socials underneath this message.LinkedIn:
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Episode 91
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26:58
#90 - Emmy Award Winner, TOMMY MORGAN JR talks television, movies, ownership, Hollywood, Producing & more!
Want to learn more from Tommy Morgan Jr? Reach out to him directly via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommymorganjr/
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Episode 90
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43:35
#89 - CasualKaL talks becoming a streamer, podcast, military, college, leadership, motivation & much more!
https://www.tiktok.com/@casualkalhttps://www.twitch.tv/casualkalhttps://www.youtub...
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Episode 89
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48:40
#88 - LAUREN STYLES on being a Film Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, & CEO of Film Co Legacies in Motion
https://www.legaciesinmotion.co/meet-lauren Want to learn more about Lauren Styles and her film company, LEGACIES IN MOTION? Please click the link above.
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Episode 88
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58:24
#87 - T. E. TERRY HOLMES on being an Actor, Artist, Performer, providing voiceover work for BFTA and more!
FULL VIDEO OF EPISODE: https://youtu.be/1RZyBj0W3goT. E. Terry Holmes is an Artist, Actor, Bohemian, Bon Vivant, Raconteur, and Gentleman Of Fortune. In his youth, he acted in a number of...
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Episode 87
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58:29
#86 - J.D. BARKER talks being a New York Times Bestselling Author, Simon & Schuster imprint, career & more
https://jdbarker.com/ Want to learn more about the New York Times/International Bestselling American Author and co-host of the longstanding podcast, Writers Ink, J.D. Barker? Please click the link above.<...
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Episode 86
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46:49
#85 - The Icon, ADA DINDI on being a motivator, actor, author, model, entrepreneur, brand building & more
Want to learn more about this powerhouse of a person? Click the links below to follow her journey and/or purchase her book:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ada.dindi/TikTo...
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Episode 85
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1:13:44
#84 - ERIK FRANKLIN on being a Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Actor, filming Spiderman-4 fan movie, etc
Want to learn more about Erik Franklin? Please click the link(s) below:IG: https://www.instagram.com/erikonpaper/YouTube: (LOVE JOY INFOMERCIAL)
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Episode 84
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58:31
#83 - Award winning author, DEBBIE GONZALEZ on writing a children’s book series, marketing yourself & more
Want to learn more about Debbie Gonzalez? Please click the link below:https://www.instagram.com/cooperloopstories/
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Episode 83
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43:40
#82 - Literary Agent, LESLIE VARNEY on book publishing, BIG 5, being an agent, her vision, clients & more!
Literary Agent, Leslie Varney breaks down her process of seeking talent, what she seeks, industry norms amongst book publishing, cultural diversity within publishing and much more. It was a raw and organic conversation about the business of boo...
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Episode 82
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44:01
#81 - WRITINGUNDERTHELIGHTS on path to become an author, creative process, writing outdoors and much more!
Want to follow Sean on TikTok? Search his username below:“writingunderthelights”
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Episode 81
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30:13
#80 - Award-winning Actress, KATHERINE NORLAND on acting career, being a bestselling author, poetry & more
Want to learn more about Katherine Norland? Please click the link below:https://katherinenorland.mykajabi.com/youareworthyKatherine Norland is an award-winning Actress...
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Episode 80
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46:30
#79 - Bestselling Author, AARON RYAN, on winning awards, publishing nearly 40 books, marketing/ads & more!
Want to learn more about the bestselling author, Aaron Ryan? Visit the link below:https://bestsellingauthorspeaker.com/Aaron Ryan is a bestselling, award-winning author, a longtime motivational/inspirational speaker, panelist and wo...
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Episode 79
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50:52
#78 - Voice Actor, JAKE HABERMAN talks working at Crunchyroll, One Piece role, meeting Chris Sabat & more!
To learn more about Voice Actor, Jake Haberman please click on the information below:IMDb credits: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10899946/?ref_=fn_all_nme_1Visual r...
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Episode 78
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19:03
#77 - DR. ANN-LOUISE LOCKHART talks new book, negotiating deals, betting on herself, life advice and more!
Order my book, Love the Teen You Have, launching October 28, 2025: https://www.amazon.com/author/dr.ann-louise_2025Website: https://www.anewdaysa.com/Talkadot:
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Episode 77
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37:26
#76 - Film Director, Rushikesh Bhadane on directing, Producing, Editing, Content Creation & Cinematography
Rushikesh Bhadane is a Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, and Content Creator. He has a Master’s of Fine Arts in Filmmaking and has worked on award winning feature films, short films, music videos, documentaries, and web series. Rushi...
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Episode 76
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1:01:31
#75 - Actress & Author, KARLEE HOLDEN on her journey in Hollywood, books, acting, celebrities, & much more
Want to learn more about Karlee Holden or are interested in her program? Click the link(s) below:https://www.karleeholden.com/books-2htt...
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Episode 75
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48:28
#74 - Award-winning writer, SUSAN KELLER talks writing books, challenges growing up, love, marriage, & more
Want to learn more about Susan Keller? Please click the link below:https://susankeller.com/Susan Keller was an award-winning medical writer for nearly three decades. Her poetry has taken prizes...
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Episode 74
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51:16
#73 - Halo legend, COMMANDSTATION on legacy, being the 1st woman to win major Halo FFA tournament, empowerment & more!
For me details on CommandStation click on the following links below:X (Twitter): https://x.com/CommandStationInstagram: https://www.ins...
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Episode 73
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1:00:27
#72 - 21x Award-Winning Author, DAVID V. MAMMINA on writing dark fantasy, book awards, networking & more!
David V. Mammina is a 21-time Award Winning Fantasy Author. His published work includes titles such as, "The Angels of Resistance," "The Redeem Knight Trilogy," and "Death of Volentus" to name a few. Additionally, David has an original deck bui...
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Episode 72
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30:00
#71 - Music Composer, MARVIN MADDICKS JR. on composing horror films, networking, owning a Film Co & more!
Marvin Maddicks Jr. is a Music Composer, Producer, Independent Art Illustrator , Film Producer, and is the owner of his Film Production Company titled, Nightmistful Production. Marvin has over 200+ credits as a Producer, 90+ credits as an Actor...
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Episode 71
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40:50
#70 - Emmy-Award winning filmmaker, CRIS GRAVES on her career, Chad Sanders mentorship, film work and more
ORIGINAL VIDEO INTERVIEWhttps://youtu.be/GloFfeYI1-QCheck out more on Cris Graves here:
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Episode 70
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1:21:15
#69 - Author, MOSES D. POWE on working with his son on their newest book SEAN MOSES IS A SUPER SPELLER!
Moses D. Powe is a licensed clinical professional counselor, author, and CEO of POWEM Publishers LLC. Based in Maryland, he is the founder of the Fatherless Fathers Collective, a platform dedicated to empowering men who grew up without a father...
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Episode 69
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41:38